DJI has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Mavic 4 Pro, a drone packed with groundbreaking features that are turning heads across the industry. But while the technology is impressive, U.S. buyers are facing significant hurdles due to tariffs and supply chain disruptions. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mavic 4 Pro’s features, what reviewers are saying, and the current situation with pricing and availability.
DJI Announces the Game-Changing Mavic 4 Pro
According to DJI’s May 13, 2025 press release, the new Mavic 4 Pro introduces a suite of innovations:
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100MP Hasselblad Main Camera: Delivers stunning detail and clarity, with a versatile f/2.0 to f/11 aperture for exceptional low-light performance.
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Triple Camera System: Features 28mm, 70mm, and 168mm focal lengths, enabling everything from wide landscapes to detailed close-ups.
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Infinity Gimbal: Offers full 360° rotation, unlocking creative shooting angles previously impossible on a compact drone.
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6K/60fps HDR Video: The main camera supports ultra-high-resolution video with up to 16 stops of dynamic range.
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Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance: Six fisheye sensors and advanced algorithms provide robust collision avoidance, even in low light.
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51-Minute Max Flight Time: Extended battery life for longer creative sessions.
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30km HD Video Transmission: Reliable, long-range control and video feed.
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DJI RC Pro 2 Controller: A new 7-inch, high-brightness Mini-LED display that rotates for vertical shooting, with 4 hours of battery life and 128GB of built-in storage.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Early reviews from major tech publications have been overwhelmingly positive:
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide calls the Mavic 4 Pro “the most powerful consumer drone yet,” highlighting its 6K/60fps video, 100MP stills, and the bright, responsive RC Pro 2 controller. The review praises the drone’s extended range and “best-in-class omnidirectional obstacle avoidance.”
PetaPixel
PetaPixel focuses on the sophisticated collision avoidance system, noting the six fisheye cameras and front-mounted LiDAR. The reviewer was especially impressed by the drone’s ability to fly safely in tight spaces and near darkness, and called its video quality “the best I’ve seen from any drone short of the Inspire 3.”
Space.com
Space.com’s review highlights the Mavic 4 Pro’s impressive flight capabilities, confirming the drone’s long flight time and advanced obstacle sensing. The publication also notes the improved Return to Home function that works even without GPS, calling it “especially useful when the GPS signal is lost during flight in complex environments.”
Pricing and Availability: What U.S. Buyers Need to Know
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is currently available for purchase in Canada, the UK, Europe, Mexico, and Australia, with prices starting around $2,049 CAD, £1,879, or €2,099. However, the drone is not available for sale in the United States at launch, and DJI has not provided a timeline for when-or if-it will be released in the U.S. market.
The main reason for this limited availability is the recent escalation of U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made drones, which have raised import costs by as much as 170%. Even after a temporary reduction to 30%, these tariffs, combined with new customs restrictions, have made it difficult for DJI and U.S. retailers to import and sell the Mavic 4 Pro. U.S. Customs has also blocked certain DJI shipments over supply chain transparency concerns, adding further uncertainty.
Some American consumers have considered buying the drone from neighboring countries like Canada or Mexico. However, DJI warns that warranty coverage does not apply to products purchased outside their intended market, and imported drones may still face customs delays or additional fees.
For now, U.S. drone pilots and professionals will need to wait for changes in trade policy or look to the secondary market-where prices are already running higher due to limited supply-if they want to get their hands on DJI’s latest flagship drone.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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